THE HILLIER VIEW: Mean-spirited and personal
The definition of an opinion is a belief, impression, judgment or prevailing view held by a person. Last time I looked it was not...
FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Banner | May 18-22
40 years ago
May 22, 1974
The Werribee subdivision of the electorate of Lalor voted solidly to return Dr Jim Cairns to Canberra on Saturday. Dr...
THE HILLIER VIEW: Budget response too soft
Safe is the word I would use to describe Bob Fairclough’s response to last week’s state budget, and I think we deserved more.
I believe...
FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Banner | May 11-14
As Star Weekly becomes the future, Laura Michell looks back through the pages of our predecessor, the Werribee Banner
40 years ago
May 15, 1974
Plans by...
THE HILLIER VIEW: People power needed at election
With a state election looming before the end of the year and the outcome of that seemingly on a knife’s edge, there has never...
FROM THE ARCHIVES: A look back at the Banner
As Star Weekly becomes the future, Laura Michell looks back through the pages of our predecessor, the Werribee Banner
40 years ago
May 8, 1974
Parents of...
MY TOWN: Preparing for the icy plunge
Being a child of Mother England, I have to admit to a certain fondness for this time of year.
As the mercury starts to head...
SPECIAL WRAP: Werribee Tigers turns 50
The Werribee Tigers are celebrating their 50th anniversary.
Click here to see our special digital feature.
PROFILE: Airez chasing Hollywood dream
A Hoppers Crossing girl is chasing her dream of becoming a star all the way to the bright lights of Hollywood.
Airez Coyle’s mother, Jayde...
MY TOWN: Goodwill, good service mean something
You don’t often get service like this any more.
Recently, I had both kids home from school with sore throats, pathetically requesting that I make...
SPECIAL: Archie Thompson takes time out
If you head to Point Cook’s Tom Roberts Reserve, don’t be surprised if you spot Socceroos and Melbourne Victory star Archie Thompson among the...
PROFILE: Samantha Preuss is off to Africa
Venturing to Africa to immerse herself in village life while helping children and animals has always been a dream for Werribee’s Samantha Preuss.
Next year,...
PROFILE: Soccer boys are doing it for mum
Players from Hoppers Crossing Soccer Club are rallying to support one of their most loyal supporters.
Werribee mother-of-three Charlotte Smart was diagnosed with breast cancer...
PROFILE: Wyndham musos want to help others
Two members of Wyndham pop rockers Masketta Fall are using their industry experience to guide other young musicians.
Guitarist Ben Downing and bandmate Daniel Molivas...
PROFILE: Young Ellinor reaching out to others
Wyndham Vale’s Ellinor Svoronos will aim to raise money to help children battling cancer when she lines up with cancer survivors of all ages...
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The holiday season is a wonderful time of the year to relax, spend time with friends and family, and look forward to the year...
